Job Description
Job Title: Value Stream Operations Manager
At Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), we believe in the potential of every individual to contribute, innovate, and drive meaningful change. As part of our commitment to excellence, we're seeking a dynamic and experienced Value Stream Operations Manager to lead and optimize our Biological Indicators assembly manufacturing and supply chain operations.
This leadership role is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. You will oversee production, planning, supply chain, and warehouse operations, with a focus on delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Lead a team of around 14 hourly employees, managing schedules, timecards, and performance to ensure alignment with production goals.
Oversee and coordinate the activities of the manufacturing assembly line across two shifts (typically Monday through Friday).
Monitor daily operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and adherence to quality standards.
Continuous Improvement:
Lead, facilitate, and actively participate in KAIZEN events to drive rapid, focused improvements.
Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and enhance operational workflows.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by fostering innovation and empowering team members to suggest and implement changes.
Performance Metrics & Reporting:
Lead and own daily management metrics pertaining to Operations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational success and identify opportunities for improvement.
Leverage data analytics to drive decision-making, resolve challenges, and capitalize on opportunities.
Strategic Collaboration :
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with quality, R&D, engineering, facilities, and other teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Foster collaboration across departments to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.
Ensure operational strategies support company goals, creating a seamless connection between teams to drive success.
Project & Change Management:
Manage multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Drive change management initiatives, engaging stakeholders and ensuring smooth implementation of operational changes
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in operations management or process improvement, ideally within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biologics industry.
Proven expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification preferred).
Experience managing and developing teams of hourly associates in a production enviro
Demonstrated success in overseeing assembly line operations and ensuring performance across multiple shifts.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building high-perform
Comfortable operating under stretch goals while maintaining a process improvement mindset to achieve exceptional results.
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
Availability to support operations during off-hours as needed.
Why Join ASP?
At ASP, you'll have the opportunity to lead with impact, work with innovative teams, and be part of a mission-driven organization. Together, we're advancing healthcare through operational excellence and strategic leadership.
\#LI-RB
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive?s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential?your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 86,100.00 - 159,900.00
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
At Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), we believe in the potential of every individual to contribute, innovate, and drive meaningful change. As part of our commitment to excellence, we're seeking a dynamic and experienced Value Stream Operations Manager to lead and optimize our Biological Indicators assembly manufacturing and supply chain operations.
This leadership role is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. You will oversee production, planning, supply chain, and warehouse operations, with a focus on delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Lead a team of around 14 hourly employees, managing schedules, timecards, and performance to ensure alignment with production goals.
Oversee and coordinate the activities of the manufacturing assembly line across two shifts (typically Monday through Friday).
Monitor daily operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and adherence to quality standards.
Continuous Improvement:
Lead, facilitate, and actively participate in KAIZEN events to drive rapid, focused improvements.
Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and enhance operational workflows.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by fostering innovation and empowering team members to suggest and implement changes.
Performance Metrics & Reporting:
Lead and own daily management metrics pertaining to Operations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational success and identify opportunities for improvement.
Leverage data analytics to drive decision-making, resolve challenges, and capitalize on opportunities.
Strategic Collaboration :
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with quality, R&D, engineering, facilities, and other teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Foster collaboration across departments to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.
Ensure operational strategies support company goals, creating a seamless connection between teams to drive success.
Project & Change Management:
Manage multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
Drive change management initiatives, engaging stakeholders and ensuring smooth implementation of operational changes
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in operations management or process improvement, ideally within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biologics industry.
Proven expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification preferred).
Experience managing and developing teams of hourly associates in a production enviro
Demonstrated success in overseeing assembly line operations and ensuring performance across multiple shifts.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building high-perform
Comfortable operating under stretch goals while maintaining a process improvement mindset to achieve exceptional results.
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
Availability to support operations during off-hours as needed.
Why Join ASP?
At ASP, you'll have the opportunity to lead with impact, work with innovative teams, and be part of a mission-driven organization. Together, we're advancing healthcare through operational excellence and strategic leadership.
\#LI-RB
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive?s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential?your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 86,100.00 - 159,900.00
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Key skill Required
- Manufacturing
- Automation
- Data Analytics
- Analytics
- Assembly Line
- Business Administration
- Business Objectives
- Business System
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Commitment To Excellence
- Communication
- Compliance
- Condition Monitoring
- Daily Management
- Design
- Encourage
- Environmental
- Facilitate
- Focused
- Healthcare
- Implementation
- Inclusive
- Innovation
- Intelligence
- Kaizen
- Leadership
- Learning
- Management
- Management Metrics
- Medical Device
- Operational Efficiency
- Operations Management
- Orientation
- Process Improvement
- Product Design
- Quality Standards
- Reporting
- Six Sigma
- Sterilization
- Strategic Leadership
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Operations
- Sustainability
- Warehouse Operations
- Workflow
